Monthly Archives: July 2011

Understanding Sump Systems – Part 3 – Is there anything that can be done to protect ourselves from these potentially critical failures?

Go to Part 1? Volume 13, number 1 of ‘Staying in Touch’ by the Insurance Brokers of Ontario, under the heading ‘How to prevent Water Damage to your Home’ states: “Because severe weather often causes a hydro  interruption, it makes … Continue reading

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Understanding Sump Systems – Part 2 – Sump Pump Theory

Go to Part 1? Since the time when men first decided that underground living space was a viable option to living above ground, how to deal with groundwater has been a problem.  Water will naturally try to fill any void … Continue reading

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Understanding Sump Systems – Part 1 – The Opinion Conundrum

Before purchasing a sump pump, it is important to understand how sump pumps work and what their limitations are.  The retail environment can be confusing.  Like any other product, most consumers will want “the best”. In this case the best … Continue reading

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